Current Affairs Questions
Indian Art & Culture:
Thakurani Jatra Festival
In which Indian State, Thakurani Jatra, a biennial festival is celebrated with much religious devotion?
A
Odisha
B
West Bengal
C
Assam
D
Maharashtra
Chaurapanchasika Painting
Consider the following statements about Chaurapanchasika Painting:
- It belongs to the Kulhadar group of painting.
- These paintings were the amalgamation of Persian style and Western style of painting.
- Shudrak has listed the six principles of paintings which are called Shadang.
Choose the correct answers from the code given below:
A
1 only
B
1 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
None
Indian Miniature Painting
Which of the following are the features of Indian Miniature Painting?
- Big Eyes
- Sharp Nose
- Well Toned Body of Women
- Humans with Side Profile
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
1 and 3 only
B
1, 2 and 3 only
C
1, 2, 3 and 4
D
2 and 3 only
‘Indian Monalisa’ Painting
Which painting is sometimes referred to as the ‘Indian Monalisa’?
A
Ajanta Painting
B
Pichwai Painting
C
Basholi Painting
D
Bani Thani
Tholpavakoothu
Consider the following statements about ‘Tholpavakoothu’:
- The lead puppeteer of Tholpavakoothu is called Pulavar.
- This art form is especially popular in Southern Kerala.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Ambubachi Festival
Consider the following statements related to ‘Ambubachi Festival’:
- It is a festival to mark the celebration of good harvest in the Mahadeo Kandharia temple.
- It is also an occasion to disseminate the knowledge related to menstrual hygiene.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Theyyam
‘Kaavu’ in Theyyam dance refers to:
A
Flamboyant Costume
B
Tribal people performing the dance form
C
Small Rainforest
D
Musical instruments used in the dance form
Gita Govinda
Consider the following statements:
- Gita Govinda was composed in Sanskrit during the Bhakti Movement.
- The poem describes the relationship between Shiva and Parvati.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Kattaikuthu
Kattaikuthu, an open air ensemble theatre belongs to which of the following states?
A
Kerala
B
Karnataka
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Andhra Pradesh
Nabakalebar Festival
Which of the following statements is/are true about ‘Nabakalebar Festival’?
- This is associated with ‘Black Pagoda’ temple of India.
- It is an ancient ritual related to replacement of old set of idols with the new one.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A
Both I and II
B
Only I
C
Only II
D
Neither I nor II
Thakurani Jatra Festival
In which Indian State, Thakurani Jatra, a biennial festival is celebrated with much religious devotion?
A |
Odisha
|
|
B |
West Bengal
|
|
C |
Assam
|
|
D |
Maharashtra
|
Chaurapanchasika Painting
Consider the following statements about Chaurapanchasika Painting:
- It belongs to the Kulhadar group of painting.
- These paintings were the amalgamation of Persian style and Western style of painting.
- Shudrak has listed the six principles of paintings which are called Shadang.
Choose the correct answers from the code given below:
A |
1 only
|
|
B |
1 and 3 only
|
|
C |
1, 2 and 3
|
|
D |
None
|
Indian Miniature Painting
Which of the following are the features of Indian Miniature Painting?
- Big Eyes
- Sharp Nose
- Well Toned Body of Women
- Humans with Side Profile
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A |
1 and 3 only
|
|
B |
1, 2 and 3 only
|
|
C |
1, 2, 3 and 4
|
|
D |
2 and 3 only
|
‘Indian Monalisa’ Painting
Which painting is sometimes referred to as the ‘Indian Monalisa’?
A |
Ajanta Painting
|
|
B |
Pichwai Painting
|
|
C |
Basholi Painting
|
|
D |
Bani Thani
|
Tholpavakoothu
Consider the following statements about ‘Tholpavakoothu’:
- The lead puppeteer of Tholpavakoothu is called Pulavar.
- This art form is especially popular in Southern Kerala.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A |
Only 1
|
|
B |
Only 2
|
|
C |
Both 1 and 2
|
|
D |
Neither 1 nor 2
|
Ambubachi Festival
Consider the following statements related to ‘Ambubachi Festival’:
- It is a festival to mark the celebration of good harvest in the Mahadeo Kandharia temple.
- It is also an occasion to disseminate the knowledge related to menstrual hygiene.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A |
Only 1
|
|
B |
Only 2
|
|
C |
Both 1 and 2
|
|
D |
Neither 1 nor 2
|
Theyyam
‘Kaavu’ in Theyyam dance refers to:
A |
Flamboyant Costume
|
|
B |
Tribal people performing the dance form
|
|
C |
Small Rainforest
|
|
D |
Musical instruments used in the dance form
|
Gita Govinda
Consider the following statements:
- Gita Govinda was composed in Sanskrit during the Bhakti Movement.
- The poem describes the relationship between Shiva and Parvati.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A |
Only 1
|
|
B |
Only 2
|
|
C |
Both 1 and 2
|
|
D |
Neither 1 nor 2
|
Kattaikuthu
Kattaikuthu, an open air ensemble theatre belongs to which of the following states?
A |
Kerala
|
|
B |
Karnataka
|
|
C |
Tamil Nadu
|
|
D |
Andhra Pradesh
|
Nabakalebar Festival
Which of the following statements is/are true about ‘Nabakalebar Festival’?
- This is associated with ‘Black Pagoda’ temple of India.
- It is an ancient ritual related to replacement of old set of idols with the new one.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A |
Both I and II
|
|
B |
Only I
|
|
C |
Only II
|
|
D |
Neither I nor II
|